bodysuit

noun

body·​suit ˈbä-dē-ˌsüt How to pronounce bodysuit (audio)
plural bodysuits
1
: a close-fitting one-piece garment for the torso often with sleeves
… a bodysuit … of Italian-made jersey or knit. It has long sleeves, pulls on over the head, fits snugly and fastens with snaps at the crotch. This serves to replace a conventional sweater or blouse.Carrie Donovan
2
: a usually close-fitting one-piece garment that covers most or all of the body
Some of the top-selling costumes this year at the Spirit Halloween store in River Park are off the beaten path. Brightly colored bodysuits that cover the wearer from head to toe, including hands and feet, are popular sellers for adults.Fresno (California) Bee

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Jennifer Lopez glows in a silver bodysuit during her set at the Up All Night: Live in 2025 Concert in Lucca, Italy, on July 21. Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 25 July 2025 Having returned to the French Riviera with her new husband Jeff Bezos, she’s dipped into her rotation of colorful vintage Roberto Cavalli gowns and legion of bodysuits and sheer skirts for leisurely lunches, beach club lounging, and dinners at super exclusive Saint-Tropez spots. Vogue, 24 July 2025 On her tours, Beyoncé has been seen wearing Wolford tights and bodysuits and her dancers, during the Cowboy Carter tour, wore matching denim chaps with Wolford x Etro paisley tattoo bodysuits. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 16 July 2025 The concert featured new outfits, including a red, white and blue fringe bodysuit, and high-energy performances. Caché McClay, USA Today, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for bodysuit

Word History

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bodysuit was in 1963

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“Bodysuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bodysuit. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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